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Toyota Corolla
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- 3 reviews
The car is really reliable and I don’t have any problem since I had it 6 years ago, they say a Toyota can run for 20years. Let’s wait and find out.
Purchased in March 2016 for $16,000.00.
- 2 reviews
I bought the 2001 Toyota Carolla a few months ago and never had any issues with it until now.
Good: The car it self is a nice drive and extremely conformable on all surfaces, I drive the car daily and get close to 4 weeks of fuel with using 95. The car has a lot of room for the passengers and the boot space is great also. The car is very light to drive and can vertually drive it with a finger due to the quick response of the steering wheel.
Bad: I have had the car serviced twice now due to a weird noise that was starting to concern me. The...
Read more car has just hit 180,000kms. When accelerating there is no noise and everything works perfect, however when stopped at a set of lights the cars idel sits very close to 0 RPM's and it sounds as if the car is going to stall even though it is an Auto. When this issue occurs the entire car vibrates and I sometimes find my self accelerating a bit when at 0KM or even putting the car in Neutral as this increases the engine revs. The seats in this carolla are a beige colour and different material to other carollas also, i suggest if you are to buy a corolla in this specific year model pick the black interior. I find my self having to put a towel over the seat as the seat gets extremely hot and uncomfortable even when the Aircon is on as-well. The cars transmission is also very delayed, i find that the car always jolts when changing gears. Overall, it is a good car but I am purchasing a new car due to not enjoying my time with this car, some people might think otherwise about the car, but i suggest test driving the carolla and look out for these specific issue before purchasing.Purchased in November 2020 for $3,500.00.
2013 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport automatic transmission sticking in first gear when in sports mode
I like some other people am having the same problem of on quick take off in sports mode it sticks in first gear and won’t change and I have to quickly change back to normal mode.... I was nearly rear ended one time!!!
Purchased in January 2020.
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- 48 reviews
- 6 likes
I had searched for my dream comfort car for 2 years, I tried every hatch/sedan from every dealer within my budget of 21k, nothing was ever good, let’s see what was wrong.
1. I have pudendal neuralgia, every part from below my waist has a problem of it’s very own, it’s also a very rare condition and I hate that I had the misfortune of being born with it, but life. Anyways seats! most were super uncomfortable, some flared me up within 5 minutes of sitting down, it was disastrous.
2. Inner cabin claustrophobia! was the next issue, could barely ...
Read moresee out the windows, it was very dark inside and in one my head was touching the ceiling like argh! 3. Power, okay not a biggie, but weak cars just feel nasty haha, so it needed some power. 4. Feels like your driving around in a box and a very light one, like you could tip over at any moment. Cheap plastic look and feel included.Purchased at Toyota Dealers for $20,000.00.
- 36 reviews
- 90 likes
My Toyota experience has been a bad one. Bought late 2011 came with scratch marks on the outer, a cut tyre that had to be replaced elsewhere at my cost a faded door with paint stains on the side door inside and on back seats.
The car when bought was making loud noises inside and that went on for 3 years even though I had them check it and their reports nothing wrong with it.
Past warranty at 3 years and then they say the barrings had gone and the reason why the car was making a loud noise.
Now my car gets stuck in auto second when going from a stop to start position and it will stay that way for a good 500m. Now that has to get fixed.
I would never buy another toyota again.
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Purchased in December 2011.
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Purchased roughly a month ago, brand new. Base model 2020 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport with the CVT Auto with NAV/GPS option.
Used every weekday, 400km total a week (Use a separate car on the weekends), average of 6.1L per 100km fuel economy with a lot of highway driving.
Previous car was a Hyundai i30 Active (2013) Manual and it got 6.0L per 100km traveling the exact same distance and route. So for an Auto to practically equal a manual is fantastic, AND the Toyota has more power! (110kW vs 125kW).
My first car with a CVT, it's a bit differe...
Read morent than the conventional Auto Transmission. This one has a launch gear (physical 1st gear, then CVT band after that). Launch gear disengages at around 25km/h which is noticeable when you're babying the car, but if you drive it normally (1/2 to 3/4 on accelerator pedal) you can't feel it anymore than a conventional 1st to 2nd shift, maybe even less. When you're decelerating coming to a red light you can notice it more because the car/transmission is actively using a sort of engine braking (think there's a few comments about it online about it jerking when slowing down), i believe you can disable it through a Tech2 scanner, but it's just something you get used to. Bluetooth connects instantly, unlike my Hyundai's which would occasionally fail and always take 10-15(minor, i know) seconds to connect.Purchased in October 2020.
Got a brand new 2020 Toyota Corolla Automatic Hatch ZR from Melton Toyota. Paid a fortune for it ($38,000). This car is an absolute lemon. There is a genuine defect in the automatic transmission. The car loses power frequently when taking off and when driving at constant speed. I reported the matter to Melton Toyota and after many attempts, they finally reluctantly took the car back for an inspection. They kept the car for one day, and returned it the next day, telling me they found nothing wrong with the car. I took the car back and noticed th...
Read moree problem got worse. The car is very shaky when taking off and as soon as I reach around 30 km/h, the transmission loses power and the car slows down by itself. I again reported the matter to Melton Toyota and again I had to insist to get another inspection done at the Melton Toyota workshop. Again Melton Toyota told me they found nothing wrong with the car. I have made contact with the Consumer Affairs Victoria but they told me they can't do much and that I have to take the matter to VCAT. I am now in talk with a lawyer to build a case against Toyota. It is unfortunate that the consumer laws in this country do not give customers enough rights. I request other Toyota Corolla owners with similar issues to get in touch, perhaps we can launch a class action against Toyota. In the meantime, I request everyone to stay away from the new Toyota Corolla.Purchased in September 2020 at Melton Toyota for $38,000.00.
- 2 reviews
- 4 likes
2008 corrolla hatch auto. Owned since new purchased at Toyota Hornsby for 22990. The big reputation of corrolla or any other Toyota products I can report all true 12years on stiil performs as its supposed to gearbox (old 4sp)shifts up and down kickdown at the proper rev range motor 1.8 no power house call it adequate for day to day comuting. 130km on clock still going strong fuel usage about 8lt per 100kms a mix of suburban and hwy regular servicing and gearbox service every 2 years . Air con radio, heater, power wind central locking all worki...
Read moreng order air con never been touched. Issues or problems through out its 12y blinker light stalk had to be replaced and left hand rear wheel bearing replaced but it didn't break the bank about $200 each that's parts and labour also interior has held up very well but it's a garaged example sure it's boring to drive doesn't excite but doesn't give you headaches or send you broke
- 12 reviews
- 3 likes
Ah yes the ever reliable corolla..
I went with it as it is one of the most attractive in its class, decent features for the money, mechincally, realibility & resale wise the best for its class & all within the amount I was willing to spend.
I don’t see it as bland as styling is good with great features.
Parts are plentiful for obvious reasons..
2013 Levin SX $10,000 in 2020 just under 100,000, bit of damage, would’ve been 12 otherwise.
Fuel consumption seems pretty good haven’t done any number crunching yet.
Very happy with it, Toyota’s in general have great build quality & can withstand severe neglect & most only need consumables e.g tyres, breaks replaced throughout their life time here on earth.
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Purchased in July 2020.
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- 6 reviews
- 2 likes
I drive the car mainly for shopping & work 3-4 times a week and short trips to drop & pick-up kid from school. Fuel consumption is impressive, on average 3.9ltr/100kms. Overall this car is easy to operate, very quite on EV mode and very cheap to run - a trip to petrol station every second month. A great value for money if you are looking for a car that does the job, responsive, comfortable to ride and handles road bumps quite well especially when having sleeping small children on board, roomy without taking up much spaces in parking lot and tru...
Read morenk holds a good amount of 1 month worth groceries. Also, the wireless charging pad is so convenience even our more expensive car does not have this feature! This car is perfect for me. Couldn’t be happier.Purchased in April 2020 for $32,000.00.
- 5 reviews
- 4 likes
The perfect budget family car for four with exceptional legroom and boot space. Very smooth and quiet.
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2014 Corolla sedan, automatic, white with tinted windows, floor mats and boot liner mat.
We purchased our 2014 Corolla in late 2017 and have had it for nearly three years now. This car is used for local trips through the week with two young children (one rear facing child seat and one front facing child seat) and is our primary car over the weekend. Note: Product Review calls this model the E170 sedan. This may be a collective designation for both body shapes but it's called the ZRE172 everywhere else.
Key Specs
Length = 4.62m
Width = 1.776m
Weight = 1280kg
Boot space = 470L (on top of a full size spare)...
Purchased in December 2017.
- 2 reviews
I use the car for my work and shopping. It is a really reliable car for city and up to 100 km/ hr. It is okay for travelling within the state. Very cheap maintenance.
Purchased in March 2020 for $4,500.00.
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- 14 reviews
- 10 likes
If you are looking for a small car to drive around the city - the Corolla is it. SUPER reliable, economical on fuel and low running costs. It’s quite zippy too with the 1.8L entire and CVT auto transmission. Never needed to replace anything - just regular oil changes and occasionally new tyres or break pads. Great Japanese car.
- 2 reviews
Toyota corolla is the best selling cars ever. Not recommend hybrid because of the major repair cost in the future. 1.8 liter patrol is the way to go with the cvt 7 speed transmission really smooth to drive.
Purchased in January 2020 at Toyota Dealers for $16,000.00.
- 9 reviews
- 5 likes
Needs to be driven frequently to charge the hybrid battery
Have had my hybrid for 1 month. Was initially looking at the Lexus UX hybrid. But the Corolla was a sportier drive and had a nicer interior - plus was half the price. The Corolla is great to drive, has good visibility and has more technology than I can use. It is amazing driving in electric mode - so silent.
The only negative is that the hybrid battery is going flat because the car is not driven every day. When I enquired about this, I was told to take the car on a long drive.
The Toyota Australia website states the "high-voltage Hybrid 'tr...
Read moreaction battery' will never run out of charge, as it charges while you drive". However there is an article on the Toyota UK website dated 03 April 2020 which recommends, if not driven regularly, to idle the car for 60 mins at least once a week. During this 60 minutes the petrol engine kicks in to charge the hybrid battery. In all of my research before purchasing, I could not find any information about the charging of the hybrid battery. Idling in the garage, with the petrol enging on, for 1 hr a week defeats the purpose of why I wanted a hybrid vehicle. Update - Feb2021... Almost a year later & I'm more familiar with the hybrid charging system & am driving in a way that maximises battery charging. Battery indicator always shows 1/2 to 2/3 charged and am only doing short inner city trips a few times/week. I'm averaging 5L / km on each tank of fuel.
Purchased in March 2020.
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My Toyota experience has been a bad one. Bought late 2011 came with scratch marks on the outer, a cut tyre that had to be replaced elsewhere at my cost a faded door with paint stains on the side door inside and on back seats.
The car when bought was making loud noises inside and that went on for 3 years even though I had them check it and their reports nothing wrong with it.
Past warranty at 3 years and then they say the barrings had gone and the reason why the car was making a loud noise.
Now my car gets stuck in auto second when going from a stop to start position and it will stay that way for a good 500m. Now that has to get fixed.
I would never buy another toyota again.
So what is the cost of a new transmission for an automatic please ?
tire pressure reset how you do in a Toyota Corolla LS 2011 it is no botton in the glove compartment nither knee bolster or intrument cluster? Please
I have just purchased a Toyota Corolla 2008 ZRE152R for my granddaughter. Can the current audio be replaced by one that has a Bluetooth connection - if so what is recommended. Also what is the best reverse camera system to install?
If you can source a genuine unit from a ZRE182R Ascent sport grade or higher they fit into the 152R & you can then plug in a genuine or aftermarket camera
When I worked for Toyota I’ve seen various Sony and clarion units retro fitted as well, an outlet like JBHi would be able to supply and fit something easily
Thanks I shall look out to source one - maybe try wreckers!
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| Category | Cars and Sedans | Cars and Sedans | Cars and Sedans | Cars and Sedans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $30,099 | $33,599 | $31,999 | |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Automatic and Manual | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid | Hybrid | Petrol | Petrol |
| Wheels | 15" Alloy | 15" Alloy | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| ANCAP Safety Rating | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | 5 Stars | 5 Stars |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.5 L/100km | 3.5 L/100km | 6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 43 L | 50 L | 50 L |
| Engine | 4 Cylinder 1.8L | 4 Cylinder 1.8L | 4 Cylinder 2.0L | 4 Cylinder 2.0L |
| Max Power | 72kW @ 5200rpm | 72kW @ 5200rpm | 125kW @ 6600rpm | 125kW @ 6600rpm |
| Max Torque | 142Nm @ 3600rpm | 142Nm @ 3600rpm | 200Nm @ 4400-4800rpm | 200Nm @ 4400-4800rpm |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) |
| Release date | Nov 2019 | Nov 2019 | Nov 2019 | Nov 2019 |
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